Toys from the Movies: Transformers

The coolest new toys from one of the summer's hottest movies

I love action movies, and I really enjoy most of the summer popcorn movies. I am also a big fan of most of the Michael Bay movies. I liked The Island , and every time Armageddon is on TV, I still can't turn it off.

I feel the same way about the first Transformers movie from two years ago. Michael Bay came to Toy Fair this year and showed a select group of us footage from the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. It was definitely a really big show. The screening was held in a theater with one of the biggest screens in New York, and one of the best sound systems. Talk about maximum impact! While you may want to watch the DVD over and over when it comes out, you're going to have to see this on the biggest screen possible when it comes out.

Of course, you can never tell how good a movie is ultimately going to be from 15 minutes of footage, but from what I saw, this could be better than the first. Sam and Mikaela are back, as are his embarrassing parents (with the best lines), Sector 7 (John Turturro was a scene stealer), BumbleBee and Optimus Prime, and some of the coolest new "mechanical beings" you'll ever see.

Now, if we're talking about Transformers, then we have to talk about the toys. They have legions of fans every year - even when there's not a huge movie to get everyone buzzing. There's an entire new line of toys to coincide with the premiere of the movie - and to roll out throughout the summer.

Here are the hottest new toys from Transformers. Personally, I am partial to the BumbleBee toys.

Here are the toys that are going to be available when the movie hits theaters on June 24:

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Toy Review: Now you can become the street-smart Autobot warrior Bumblebee! Use your wits and power to battle the Decepticons and protect Earth. This helmet lets kids suit up just like the...Read More...

Toy Review: Older kids aren't the only ones who want to save the world from the evil Decepticons. Little kids want in on the action, too! Designed to enable easy play for younger fans, who...Read More...

Toy Review: The battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has gotten personal-personal to you, that is! You're in control on the Wii gaming system as you can become the ultimate Autobot...Read More...

Toy Review: Race to defeat the Decepticons with the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12-inch Boy's BMX Bicycle. Built for stability and comfort, the bike features a heavy-duty steel frame,...Read More...

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Now that you've seen the first wave, here is the second wave of toys coming out later this summer. While it costs close to $100, the Devastator is the coolest. Plus, its really 5 toys in one with amazing play value and rich detail!

Toy Review: There's a new Decepticon enemy, and it's coming to living rooms near you! The Constructicon Devastator is one of the most powerful Decepticons and the largest foe the Autobots...Read More...

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Toy Review: Take Power Bots to the next level for young Transformers fans with the Mega Power Bots! This second mode of robot-only figures features mega action! Robots include favorite characters,...Read More...

Toy Review: Start your engines because the Transformers are ready to race! Created specifically for the new Transformers R.P.M's line of mini vehicles, the RPMs Devastator Track Set provides...Read More...

Toy Review: When Transformers characters are robots in disguise, they take on the look of some of the most popular and beloved vehicles in the world, such as the Chevrolet Camaro Concept,...Read More...